Patent application number | Description | Published |
20110022331 | Assay Information Management Methods and Devices - The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating assay information with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system includes a reader adapted to read/erase/write information from/to an assay consumable identifier associated with the assay consumable. Various types of assay information are described, as well as methods of using such information in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. | 01-27-2011 |
20110201099 | Assay Cartridges and Methods of Using the Same - Assay cartridges are described that have a detection chamber, preferably having integrated electrodes, and other fluidic components which may include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, bubble traps, reagent chambers, dry reagent pill zones and the like. In certain embodiments, these cartridges are adapted to receive and analyze a sample collected on an applicator stick. Also described are kits including such cartridges and a cartridge reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge. | 08-18-2011 |
20120157332 | Reagent Storage in an Assay Device - The invention relates to methods for conducting binding assays in an assay device that includes one or more storage and use zone. The storage zones of the assay device are configured to house one or more reagents used in an assay conducted in the use zone of the device. | 06-21-2012 |
20120178091 | Assay Cartridges and Methods of Using the Same - Assay cartridges are described that have purification, reaction, and detection zones and other fluidic components which can include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, reagent chambers, reconstitution chambers and the like. The assay cartridges are used to conduct multiplexed nucleic acid measurements. Also described are kits including such cartridges, methods of using the same, and a reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge. | 07-12-2012 |
20120190589 | Assay Cartridges and Methods of Using the Same - Assay cartridges are described that have a detection chamber, preferably having integrated electrodes, and other fluidic components which may include sample chambers, waste chambers, conduits, vents, bubble traps, reagent chambers, dry reagent pill zones and the like. In certain embodiments, these cartridges are adapted to receive and analyze a sample collected on an applicator stick. Also described are kits including such cartridges and a cartridge reader configured to analyze an assay conducted using an assay cartridge. | 07-26-2012 |
20130261016 | DIAGNOSTIC METHODS FOR INFLAMMATORY DISORDERS - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing an inflammatory disorder in a patient, as well as methods of monitoring the progression of an inflammatory disorder and/or methods of monitoring a treatment protocol of a therapeutic agent or regimen. The invention also relates to assay methods used in connection with the diagnostic methods described herein. | 10-03-2013 |
20130316928 | REAGENT STORAGE IN AN ASSAY DEVICE - The invention relates to methods for conducting binding assays in an assay device that includes one or more storage and use zone. The storage zones of the assay device are configured to house one or more reagents used in an assay conducted in the use zone of the device. | 11-28-2013 |
20140220006 | LUNG CANCER BIOMARKERS - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing lung cancer in a patient, as well as methods of monitoring the progression of lung cancer and/or methods of monitoring a treatment protocol of a therapeutic agent or a therapeutic regimen. The invention also relates to assay methods used in connection with the diagnostic methods described herein. | 08-07-2014 |
20140256588 | METHODS FOR CONDUCTING MULTIPLEXED ASSAYS - The invention relates to methods for conducting solid-phase binding assays. One example is an assay method having improved analyte specificity where specificity is limited by the presence of non-specific binding interactions. | 09-11-2014 |
20140315742 | BIODOSIMETRY PANELS AND METHODS - The present invention relates to methods and kits to assess an absorbed dose of ionizing radiation and/or the severity of tissue injury from radiation in a patient. The invention also relates to algorithms used to calculate an absorbed dose of radiation based on biomarker measurements of a plurality of biomarkers that are altered relative to a normal control in the event of radiation exposure. | 10-23-2014 |
20150025004 | KIDNEY FUNCTION BIOMARKERS - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing a kidney disorder in a patient, as well as methods of monitoring the progression of a kidney disorder and/or methods of monitoring a treatment protocol of a therapeutic agent or a therapeutic regimen. The invention also relates to assay methods used in connection with the diagnostic methods described herein. | 01-22-2015 |
20150038365 | LUNG CANCER BIOMARKERS - The present invention relates to methods of diagnosing lung cancer in a patient, as well as methods of monitoring the progression of lung cancer and/or methods of monitoring a treatment protocol of a therapeutic agent or a therapeutic regimen. The invention also relates to assay methods used in connection with the diagnostic methods described herein. | 02-05-2015 |